What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at FCC Behavioral Health?
Job Purpose
Accounts Receivable Specialist monitors and maintains the aging of the Electronic Health System.
Qualifications
- Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent with previous work in billing activities.
- Associate Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business-related environment preferred.
Core Job Duties
- Works closely with the Access Coordinator Supervisors and Billing Manager regarding issues that may interfere with accurate reimbursement of services rendered.
- Work various unapplied and outstanding audit reports.
- Reviewing charges for accuracy, ensuring payors receipt of clean claims, and following up on outstanding accounts receivables
- Cross trained in essential department job duties and functions.
- Participation at relevant site staff meetings and in-service training opportunities.
- Notifies Billing Manager regarding the status of deadlines and job duties. Give these updates in weekly meetings to all staff.
- Work with other departments as needed with problems, questions, or special projects.
- Answer calls to assist person(s) served with questions or concerns about their accounts, researching to verify accuracy.
- Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
- Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
- Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
- Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
- Other job duties and special projects as assigned.